Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Para 3
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) vs Spyderco Para 3 ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Paramilitary 2 | Spyderco Para 3 |
|---|
| Price | $200 | $175 |
| Weight | 122g | 85g |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Compression lock | Compression Lock |
| Weight | 122g | 3 oz |
| Blade | 3.44" leaf shape | — |
| Handle | G-10 | G10 / CF-Elite |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | — |
| Blade Steel | — | CPM-S30V |
| Blade Length | — | 2.95" |
| Made | — | USA |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Compression lock flawless
- G-10 excellent grip
- Countless sprint run variants
- Best-in-class blade geometry
- Strong resale value
- 122g heavier than Bugout
- $200 premium
- Compression lock unfamiliar initially
Spyderco Para 3
- Compression Lock is the safest folder lock
- CPM-S30V steel holds excellent edge
- USA-made quality and warranty
- $175 is premium pricing
- Slightly heavier than competitors
- Compression lock has learning curve
Spyderco Para 3 is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.